Live Oak Unified
Live Oak Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Live Oak High at 52/100, where 11.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,759 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.5%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 50.7/100 | 2 | 26.1% | 12.3% |
| Middle | Developing 40.5/100 | 1 | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| High | Developing 37.4/100 | 2 | 5.9% | 26.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Live Oak Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Live Oak Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 29.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.5%, 1.4pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Live Oak High leads the district at 52 with 11.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Live Oak Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Live Oak Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Live Oak Unified spends $13,759 per student in current expenditures — $1,056 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Live Oak Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.7 — 6.9 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Encinal Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 27.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encinal Elementary Live Oak Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Luther Elementary Live Oak Unified On the Rise | 25.1% | Developing 50/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Live Oak Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.5 — 0.0 points near the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Live Oak Middle with a Scope Score of 41 and 14.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Middle Live Oak Unified Building Momentum | 14.9% | Developing 41/100 |
High Schools (2)
Live Oak Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.4 — 10.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Live Oak High with a Scope Score of 52 and 11.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak High Live Oak Unified Building Momentum | 11.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Valley Oak Continuation High Live Oak Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Live Oak Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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